Award-winning writer Simon Birks (The Shadow Over Innsmouth) and acclaimed artist Willi Roberts (The Blood Below) join letterer Rob Jones (Hitomi, Skulduggery Pleasant) to bring to life a chilling new series, The Thing on the Doorstep, based on the classic tale by H.P. Lovecraft.
Legendary horror writer H.P. Lovecraft is one of the most influential writers of all-time. Lovecraftian horror, especially the Cthulhu mythos, has inspired countless films, TV shows, comics, and games. In terms of horror influence, he’s right up there with Edgar Allan Poe. Numerous modern writers and filmmakers, from Stephen King to Guillermo Del Toro, cite Lovecraft as a massive inspiration.
Over the years, we’ve seen so many direct adaptations and takes on his stories. Up next is graphic novel The Thing on the Doorstep from writer Simon Birk and acclaimed artist Willi Roberts. Published by Image Comics/Top Cow, the five issue miniseries is all set to launch in February 2026.
The Thing on the Doorstep draws readers into the shadowed labyrinth of friendship warped by forces not meant for human witness. Daniel Upton and Edward Derby have been bound together since youth—until the day Daniel puts a bullet in his closest companion within the bleak walls of Arkham Sanitarium. Though all evidence damns him, Daniel claims innocence, hinting at horrors that mock reason itself. Within these pages, readers uncover the terrible truth: the birth of a doomed relationship and Edward Derby’s gradual surrender to realms of dread that lie just beyond the fragile veil.
“I’m thrilled to bring The Thing on the Doorstep to life with Top Cow and Image Comics,” said Birks. “Lovecraft’s original tale has always fascinated me, and in adapting it, I wanted to explore not only the classic cosmic horror but also the human relationships and psychological tension beneath it. This story delves deeper into the characters and adds a whole new dimension to Lovecraft’s mythos—one that I think both longtime fans and new readers will truly appreciate.”
Marc Silvestri—of The Darkness, Witchblade, and Batman: The Deadly Duofame, and Image Comics and Top Cow CEO—added: “Simon Birks has an incredible ability to craft tension and emotion in equal measure. His writing pulls you in and doesn’t let go. We’ve been fans of his storytelling for a long time, and I’m confident readers are going to love what he’s done with The Thing on the Doorstep. It’s haunting, heartfelt, and utterly unforgettable.”
First look
The Thing on the Doorstep debuts in comic book shops on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
